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hard cheese

Discover firm, aged cheeses to grate over cooking, shave over a salad or serve in small pieces.

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hard cheese

How to choose

Hard cheeses can be useful in both the kitchen and on a cheese board. Choose Parmigiano Reggiano by maturity, Pecorino Romano for its salty character, or compare an aged Manchego with Comte when selecting a table cheese.

Older is not automatically better for every recipe. Think about flavour intensity, portion size and how much cheese the dish needs. For a direct comparison of the Parmigiano ages, visit our dedicated Parmesan selection; for alternatives to grate, browse Grating Cheeses.

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Explore Parmesan & Parmigiano Reggiano for another way to choose, or return to the full cheese selection.

The full selection

8 products

  1. 60 Months Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

    Aged for five years, this Parmigiano Reggiano DOP reveals a deeper, more contemplative side of Italy’s most iconic cheese—intense, crystalline, and crafted for those ready to move beyond the familiar.

  2. Comté Cheese Prestige 24 months AOP

    We sourced for you an exceptional Comté, aged for 24 months, which develops amazing nutty and buttery flavours. This is a true gem, exclusively available at the Bow Tie Duck.

  3. Dehesa de Los Llanos Artisanal Gran Reserva Manchego DO

    An award-winning gran reserva raw sheep’s milk cheese straight from la Mancha, Spain.

  4. Pecorino Romano DOP

    Pecorino Romano is a hard salty Italian cheese made of sheep's milk and often used for grating.

  5. Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Stravecchio 36 months

    The royalty of the cheese world, good at any age.

  6. Parmigiano Reggiano Classico 24 months

    Discover Parmigiano Reggiano Classico 24 Months, the ultimate gourmet delight with complex flavors and rich history.

  7. Parmigiano Reggiano 14 months (For Pasta, Sauces and Cooking)Sold out

    Parmigiano Reggiano 14 Months (For Pasta, Sauces and Cooking) offers the early expression of Italy’s most iconic cheese. Still youthful yet flavorful, it delivers balanced nutty richness and savory depth, making it ideal for grating into pasta, sauces, soups, and everyday…

  8. Ultra Rare 84 Months Parmigiano Reggiano DOPSold out

    Discover the exquisite flavor of ultra-rare 84-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, a true testament to Italian culinary tradition.

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